Q&A: Surgeon General on omicron, masks and mental health
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he can imagine a future where Americans don't have to contend with mask requirements. But pulling back safeguards too quickly, Murthy warns, risks more avoidable suffering, especially for people ...
Biden orders 3,000 more troops to Poland amid Ukraine crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is sending another 3,000 combat troops to Poland to join 1,700 who already are assembling there in a demonstration of American commitment to NATO allies worried at the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine, a senior
US strategy for Indo-Pacific stresses alliances on China
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new Biden administration strategy for the Indo-Pacific emphasizes not going it alone in dealing with China's growing influence and ambitions, underscoring the administration's efforts to strengthen security cooperation and other tie...
Child under 12 in Nova Scotia dies from COVID-19: health officials
HALIFAX — COVID-19 has claimed the life of a young child in Nova Scotia. Health officials confirmed today the victim was between the ages of five and 11, but no other details were released. Premier Tim Houston issued a statement expressing his
Worker pleads guilty to abusing inmates at US women’s prison
A former employee at a federal women’s prison in California pleaded guilty Thursday to charges he sexually abused at least two inmates, the first conviction in a wave of arrests at a lockup known to prisoners and workers as “the
US judge strikes down Biden climate damage cost estimate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to put greater emphasis on potential damage from greenhouse gas emissions when creating rules for polluting industries.
EXPLAINER: Where could revelations about Trump records lead?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Revelations that Donald Trump took government records with him to Mar-a-Lago are creating a political headache for the former president — and a potential legal one, too.
Pence schedules yet another spring trip to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence is making yet another visit to South Carolina, giving the commencement address at a Christian university in the early-voting state where Republican candidates often aim to drum up support among whi...
Halifax police brace for disruptions from planned trucker protest Saturday
HALIFAX — Police are appealing for the public's patience as they brace for a so-called "freedom convoy" scheduled to hit downtown Halifax on Saturday. Halifax Regional Police warned at a news conference Friday residents should expect disruptions from t...
Alberta plan to phase out all COVID-19 restrictions reckless: public health faculty
EDMONTON — Faculty members from the University of Alberta School of Public Health, saying it could prolong the pandemic, are voicing strong opposition to what they call the rapid relaxation of COVID-19 health measures in the province. In an open letter...
